GDLive Newsfeed
We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Momo's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Momo received a $278 second payment.
"My most recent transfer has been saved, I want to buy a motorcycle to run it as business because I think it will generate more profit for me, that is why I have added my second transfer to the first one to buy a motorcycle. Since the total amount to purchase the motorcycle has not been completed, I am waiting for the next transfer to complete it so that I can purchase the motorcycle."
Nicholas's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Nicholas received a $484 initial payment.
"Purchasing a heifer is the biggest difference in my daily life. I always buy milk daily and this is so costly for me. I do casual jobs in the village. This small jobs earns me small income and because of the household items I was not able to save some money. I had always wished to own a dairy cow but with the condition I was it was not possible. When I received the transfer I felt so happy. We decided to invest in dairy keeping. We agreed on purchasing a heifer. When it reproduce in the next few months we will be able to get enough milk for the family. My children will not miss milk like now. I will be able to save some money that I could have used to buy milk for other basic needs. I am so grateful for the support because GiveDirectly has given me hope for better tomorrow. I have peace of mind to conduct my daily routine knowing that everything is good." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Cyrus's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Cyrus enrolled.
""The major challenge that I am facing now is lack of finance. I am a motorcyclist and I have two daughters who stays with their mother and they also attend the vohnleh Town Public School, but the money I earned per month is not enough to send my children to better school "." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Jumwa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jumwa received a $468 second payment.
"GiveDirectly, in my opinion, is doing everything well. It has elevated the lives of so many of us around here. The living standards of so many of us were improved, those who didn't have better houses were able get them, those who had houses were able to put up businesses especially motorcycle taxi which is a sign of progressive development of this area. We are so grateful to GiveDirectly and and I personally don't see anything that it didn't do right or needs to change."
Faith's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Faith enrolled.
"We live in a single-roomed house that serves as the kitchen, sitting room, and bedroom for my family of three. The house has a grass-thatched roof that looks shaggy. We have been struggling in vain to build a bigger and better house. As such, our self-esteem shall be restored upon receipt of this money. This is because we shall afford to improve our house. Eventually, we will be happy to receive visitors and enjoy residing in a decent and spacious house." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Ismael's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Ismael received a $484 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving the transfers is owning a heifer which I had desired for the past four years but couldn't afford.Household expenditure costs have also reduced since I received the transfers because I bought food in bulk which I couldn't afford before from my motorcycle taxi job." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Getrude's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Getrude received a $278 second payment.
"When I receive my transfer, I used portion of it and bought cement and pay the people that worked on my house. I also used portion of the money to send my children back to school because I need a better future for them to have good jobs opportunities because I do not want them to passed through similar life style that I passed through. The remaining portion of the transfer we added the money up to buy new motorbike for business purposes so as to have cash on hands always just incase when the program stops." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Vaikah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Vaikah received a $278 second payment.
"No, new goals. I planned to buy a bike to use as transportation to earn some income. This is the goal i had before receiving this transfer." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Elijah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Elijah received a $278 second payment.
"I spend my most recent transfer to buy two bundles of zinc which cost twenty four thousands Liberian Dollars. I used my second transfer to buy a second handed motorbike to start riding for myself. I also bought food." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Roseline's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Roseline received an initial payment.
"We bought one lot of land, five bundles of zinc, planks, and nails. Thanks to Give Directly for the assistance given us." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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